Introducing the world’s most accurate dog breed detection system
When it comes to determining breed background, Wisdom Panel™ dog DNA tests are the world’s leading and the world’s most accurate.
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- Breed and Genetics
- March 01, 2022
Family matters: how genetics can provide insight into your dog’s relatives
The Relatives feature helps uncover precisely who are your dog's family members and where they live. But to truly understand the answers it provides, it’s important to understand that there’s a difference between genealogical ancestors and genetic ancestors.
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- Breed and Genetics
- February 08, 2022
The Best Breeds for Winter Dog Sports
For some people, cold, snowy weather is an excuse for movie marathons and naps by the fire. For others, it's a chance to break out the snowboards and skis and hit the slopes. It's not so different for dogs.
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- Breed and Genetics
- January 20, 2022
What makes a working dog tick?
From sled dogs to guard dogs, there's a lot of variety in the working dog group. Find out the personality traits and skills that have made these pups star employees (and loyal companions) for centuries.
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- Breed and Genetics
- December 29, 2021
Short-legged dogs: why they exist and how short legs (might) affect their health
There’s no question that short-legged dogs are adorable. But why do some pups have short legs? And do short legs create health issues? We’ve got the long (and short!) on our little-legged friends.
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- Breed and Genetics
- September 27, 2021
Types of hound dog breeds: scenthounds vs. sighthounds
A hound is a hound, right? Not so fast. Learn how the two families of this breed group vary in traits and personality.
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- Breed and Genetics
- September 21, 2021
How cats conquered the world: Tracking their journey over time
Modern domestic cats have a long and storied past. Discover how they traveled across continents and cultures to become the beloved pets we know today.
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